Share the Joy
Vivian Girls · 2011
35 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant blend of dreamy melodies and lo-fi textures, capturing both playful energy and introspective themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Other Girls — Opening with a hauntingly catchy melody, this track encapsulates the album's blend of introspection and infectious energy, setting the tone for what follows.
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I Heard You Say — A brief yet impactful track that showcases the band's knack for tight songwriting and melodic hooks, reflecting both vulnerability and defiance.
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Dance (If You Wanna) — This upbeat anthem invites listeners to embrace joy and spontaneity, contrasting with some of the more somber themes present throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends upbeat and introspective tracks with a lo-fi sound, showcasing the band's evolving style.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a dreamy atmosphere, particularly in 'Lake House' and 'Vanishing of Time'.
- The album's production employs a lo-fi aesthetic, with noticeable distortion on guitars and vocals that enhances its indie rock character.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Other Girls 6:27
- 2 I Heard You Say 2:51
- 3 Dance (If You Wanna) 2:59
- 4 Lake House 2:07
- 5 Trying to Pretend 2:30
- 6 Sixteen Ways 2:44
- 7 Take It as It Comes 3:00
- 8 Vanishing of Time 3:58
- 9 Death 2:45
- 10 Light in Your Eyes 6:07
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